Police are appealing for witnesses after a shop robbery and attempted hijacking early this morning.
It's reported that shortly after 10.30am on Wednesday, a man entered a Lisburn Road store and approached a staff member holding scissors to his neck demanding money.
He then made off on foot towards the Lower Windsor Avenue area with a sum of cash.
Detective Sergeant Corrigan said: “Although the male staff member was not injured, he was left badly shaken.
“A short time later, it was reported that the male attempted to take a van parked in the Lower Windsor Avenue area. The driver of the vehicle then chased the male towards the Edinburgh Street area, then the male ran towards the driver towards the junction of Edinburgh Street and the Lisburn Road.
"It was reported the male made off towards the Edinburgh Street area following the incident. No damage was reported to the vehicle and the driver was not injured.
“The male is described as being aged in his 30s, 5”10 in height with short, dark hair and wearing a black hooded top with a scarf pulled over his face and blue tracksuit bottoms.
“Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone with any information regarding either incident is asked to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 380 25/03/20."
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.
